Sunday, August 3, 2008

WOW!! What's everyone been up to?? ME!!?!? well, thank you for asking - lemme just tell ya - we've had a GREAT summer......here's a quick recap of the "fam" over the last couple of weeks!! Hayden learned how to ride his bike with NO TRAINING WHEELS!!!

Kord celebrated his EIGHTH birthday!! HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE!?!?! His sleepover with TWELVE friends went well - the rain didn't hold us back from camping out and roasting marshmallows either!! For his birthday Kord received his FIRST "motor bike"..... Mommy is STILL trying to get used to it!! Daddy, on the other hand - is THRILLED!!!

Chase Russell is OFFICIALLY potty trained!!! :) such a big boy!! Hayden is getting ready for Kindergarten (how is THAT possible?!?! in MY MIND he's only three!) So - he had his LEGS full of shots!!!

Sooooooooooooo, School is ALMOST ready to begin!!! Are you ready!?!?!

I've been working on the newsletter most of the day - so be looking for that in your email box in the next day or so.....gotta get it proofed by mom - cuz we all know how i can get a little carried away with my chattiness!!! (i do have to say - i enjoy the blog more because i don't HAVE to be AS formal with ya'll....you know me!!)

Back to school means back to CLASSES at the attic!! Check out our Class Calendar HERE for all the information on our great classes!!!! i did include all these pictures in the newsletter - but here they are again!!! I am SO INCREDIBLY proud of our amazing instructors!!

scrapbook 101 with Monica!

Album in a day with monica!

GiGi for September with Jana!

BOB and Toddle Time for August with Jana!

What Matters Most with Renee for August!

this photo below is a sneak from our newest class to be taught by Kristy beginning in September - "Tiny Wonders"!!!The August LOTM is up and ready for YOU!! $12.00 Great job Kristy!!!

Scrap*Pink is up and ready for registration!! For $30.00 - you can sign up to Crop from noon on Friday the 26th of September to midnight - then back at 9:00 am on Saturday September 27th to midnight!! Your fee includes a Scrap*Pink item, a crop space and a few snacks!! A portion of the proceeds from the crop will go to the Susan G. Komen foundation!!

just a little school pride layout done by Kristy herself! :)

New stuff that's arrived......MORE AND TONS OF KITS!! mom and Kristy and Renee have been on a HUGE roll.....the kit wall has EXPLODED!! i love their kits!! i am always hoping that they use MY pictures so i can get the completed layout when it is sold!!! :)

Mom has begun something new!!! JSK!! "jump start kits" - come in and check these out!! she's even sewn them FOR YOU!!! :)

These little albums are a GREAT gift to give and to make for yourself when you're pressed for time!! They are COMPLETE - just add your photos and you're journal-ing and it's COMPLETE! (we have several different albums to choose from!)

Not sure if i mentioned this in a previous post - if so - sorry!! we have ALL the glitz BACK in stock!

(check out Jana's blog- on the right sidebar...life of a 40something.....to see these on one of her latest creations!)

We got several new papers and stickers in from Reminisce!! Moving Day, OUCH, First Tooth and these cute dog and cat!!

The ENORMOUS punches from EK - these things are HUGE! (i realize this picture is TINY!! but these punches are HUGE!! come check them out!)

Okay - it's NEVER to early to be thinking of Christmas - we always get asked for RECIPE books around that time to make for gifts - here ya go!! There are two styles to choose from! :)

Making Memories - Passport Line - we had a few selections from the line previously, but now have the complete collection!!!

The newest Embossing folders for your Cuttlebug!

REstocked our WRMK 3 ring albums - and refills!

Animal Crackers is now complete and back in stock!

new Albums from EK - great for those summer vacations!

Magazines and Idea Books! We also have in the NEW Digital Scrapbooking 2 from Scrapbooks Etc.!

Ganza...there are STILL seats available!!! Get signed up NOW!! :)

okay - as most of you know - we went to Maple Memories in May..or was it April - anyway - we are in LOVE with Shannon and her craft house!!! If you haven't heard of it - check out her website - you will NOT REGRET spending the money - it's soooo relaxing and so worthwhile!!! (mom and i and kristy are going BACK again in 18 days!) anyway - she has asked us to post this on our area crops page - if you're interested - give her a call or email!!!

PINK PAJAMA PARTY CROP

Maple Memories is hosting a Pink Pajama Party Crop the weekend of Oct 24-26th, 2008. This will be an all inclusive weekend, with meals, snacks, and beverages provided, in addition to being a fundraiser for Breast Cancer and Women's Health issues. And, of course, there will be FABULOUS prizes!! The crop will begin at noon on Friday and continue through 4pm on Sunday (that's 52 HOURS!!). Registration will open up at NOON on August 1st and there will only be 12 spots available. Reservations will be taken in the order they are received (both by phone and email). Mark your calendars now!! The cost of the weekend will be $160.00 per person, with Maple Memories donating a portion of this directly to the Pink Pajama Party Fund for Breast Cancer patients. We will email the registration forms to the first 12 people to contact us and then the payment, along with the form, will be expected within one week in order to hold your spot (and yes, we will start a waiting list in case these aren't returned).

This weekend will be slightly different from Hosted weekends in the past, since it is also a fundraiser. There are events going on in town, including a March down Main Street in honor of survivors and to bring awareness and an event on Saturday night known as "The Pink Pajama Party" that we will be attending. In addition, we will be asking those attending to raise funds in a Crop-a-thon format (pledges based on number of pages completed or you can get outright donations). We will be giving away prizes for the top 3 fundraisers. You will also receive one door prize ticket for each $15.00 that you raise. Each participant will also receive a pair of Breast Cancer Awareness Pajamas to wear to the Pink Pajama Party event in McPherson!!

Flair and Frills will also be providing manicures, pedicures, and/or massages during the weekend. The best part!!?? They will be donating $5.00 from every service to our cause!! More details on how to schedule these services will come with your registration.

Dude...of course I am reading IT!!! I miss you guys too:( It's just not the same going in and being a nobody! I do have to say, things are a little out of whack, I was looking for the tiny black brads and the store that has a lot of almost everything didn't have any. I asked her when they should be getting some more in and she said they had just placed an order and didn't even order them...WTH?!?

I absolutely love the Scrapbook 101 layout!!! Soooo cute! I can't wait for Heidi's new lines!!!